Coatings Exceptional Reviewers List 2025

We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2025. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rate the peer review as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Coatings' peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List has been introduced in June 2025. Every month, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and introducing them here.

December 2025

Name: Dr. Bozhidar Stefanov Affiliation: Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria	Name: Dr. Michal Krbaťa Affiliation: Alexander Dubcek University of Trenčín, Slovakia
Name: Dr. Eleonora Balliana Affiliation: Ca’ Foscari University Venice, Italy	Name: Dr. Milena Kiliszkiewicz Affiliation: Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Fuad Khoshnaw Affiliation: Montfort University, UK	Name: Dr. Nikolaos E. Karkalos Affiliation: National Technical University of Athens, Greece
Name: Dr. Gábor Kovács Affiliation: Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Romania	Name: Dr. Prajwal Lamichhane Affiliation: University of Antwerp, Belgium
Name: Dr. Horatiu Vermesan Affiliation: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania	Name: Dr. Seunghan Oh Affiliation: Wonkwang University, Republic of Korea
Name: Dr. Jakub Matuszak Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, Poland	Name: Dr. Susana Devesa Affiliation: University of Coimbra, Portugal
Name: Dr. Metin Yurddaskal Affiliation: Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey	Name: Dr. Victor G. Gisbert Affiliation: Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

See what our reviewers say about the review process of Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412):

“It was a pleasure to be invited as a Reviewer for Coatings, enlarging my reviewer experience with MDPI journals. I wanted to provide rigorous, detailed, and constructive reviews, aiming to strengthen methodology and clarity of these manuscripts. Communication with the editorial team was fast and efficient. Thank you for entrusting me with these assignments!”—Dr. Gábor Kovács

“I am very satisfied with the review process at Coatings. The entire process is clear, logical, and well-structured, which makes reviewing manuscripts both efficient and transparent. Editorial communication is timely and professional, and the review guidelines are precise and easy to follow. This allows reviewers to focus on the scientific quality, originality, and practical relevance of the submitted work rather than on administrative or procedural issues. I also appreciate the fair and balanced editorial decisions, as well as the reasonable review timelines. Overall, the review process at Coatings is straightforward, well organized, and professionally rewarding, encouraging constructive feedback and supporting the continuous improvement of published research.”—Dr. Michal Krbaťa

“I value timely, detailed, and fair peer review—helping authors strengthen methodology, interpretation, and presentation.”—Dr. Metin Yurddaskal

“Reviewing for Coatings has allowed me to contribute to a peer-review process that emphasizes clarity, rigor, and constructive scientific exchange.”—Dr. Prajwal Lamichhane

“Contributing to the peer-review process allows me to support the scientific community by ensuring the quality of innovative research that bridges material science and clinical applications.”—Dr. Seunghan Oh

“I value the opportunity to review for Coatings, doing my best to offer constructive and respectful feedback that supports authors and the journal’s scientific quality.”—Dr. Susana Devesa

October-November 2025

Name: Dr. Ali Ercetin Affiliation: Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Turkey	Name: Dr. Jabar Jamiu Mosebolatan Affiliation: Federal University of Technology, Nigeria
Name: Dr. Bogdan Bita Affiliation: University of Bucharest, Romania	Name: Dr. Jérémy Hieulle Affiliation: University of Upper Alsace, France
Name: Dr. Carlo Spampinato Affiliation: National Research Council (CNR), Institute of Microelectronics and Microsystems (IMM), Italy	Name: Dr. Josef Jůza Affiliation: Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic
Name: Dr. Cristina Corti Affiliation: Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy	Name: Dr. Junzhe Liu Affiliation: Qingdao Agricultural University, China
Name: Dr. Dipak Rana Affiliation: University of Ottawa, Canada	Name: Dr. Kürşat Gültekin Affiliation: Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey
Name: Dr. Esther Rebollar Affiliation: Instituto de Química Física Rocasolano, Spain	Name: Dr. Marina Kozhukhova Affiliation: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, USA
Name: Dr. Ewa Dryzek Affiliation: Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow, Poland	Name: Dr. Marko Petrič Affiliation: University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Name: Dr. Eyob Messele Sefene Affiliation: Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia	Name: Dr. Mazen Al-Kheetan Affiliation: Mutah University, Jordan
Name: Dr. Fatih Uzun Affiliation: The University of Oxford, UK	Name: Dr. Mihael Bučko Affiliation: University of Defence, Serbia
Name: Dr. Fernando Pacheco-Torgal Affiliation: University of Minho, Portugal	Name: Dr. Rashed Kaiser Affiliation: The University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Name: Dr. Giorgio Sonnino Affiliation: Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium	Name: Dr. Tomasz Kalak Affiliation: Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland
Name: Dr. Guillermo Guerrero-Vacas Affiliation: University of Córdoba, Spain	Name: Dr. Tomasz Trzepiecinski Affiliation: Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Haizea González Affiliation: University of the Basque Country, Spain	Name: Dr. Vahid Shafaie Affiliation: Széchenyi István University, Hungary
Name: Dr. Igor Makarov Affiliation: Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia	Name: Dr. Yuan-Fong Chou Chau Affiliation: Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
Name: Dr. Ingrida Ancutienė Affiliation: Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania	Name: Dr. Zahoor Hussain Affiliation: North Dakota State University, USA

See what our reviewers say about the review process of Coatings:

“Reviewing allows me to discover frontier research and contribute by providing constructive feedback that helps strengthen manuscripts and advance the field.”— Dr. Carlo Spampinato

“I firmly believe in the value of the peer review process and consider it a great opportunity to learn, not only for those who receive reviews but also for those who provide them. For this reason, as far as my regular work commitments allow, I always try to accept review invitations and to perform the task as objectively and constructively as possible.”— Dr. Cristina Corti

“Reviewing for Coatings has been a rewarding experience. I value the journal’s rigorous standards and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality, impactful research.”— Dr. Eyob Messele Sefene

“Reviewing for Coatings offers a unique perspective on emerging trends in materials science. It is a privilege to contribute to the rigour and excellence of the scientific community.”— Dr. Fatih Uzun

“Over the past 20 years, I have completed nearly two thousand peer reviews, maintaining the highest annual reviewing record in my scientific field. I do this because I strongly believe that senior researchers have a responsibility to contribute actively to peer review—it is essential for protecting the quality, credibility, and progress of science.”— Dr. Fernando Pacheco-Torgal

“As a senior theoretical physicist and editor, I provide rigorous, technically detailed, and constructive reviews, aiming to strengthen methodology, clarity, and physical consistency of each manuscript.”— Dr. Giorgio Sonnino

“Reviewing for Coatings is efficient and constructive; clear guidelines and responsive editors make it easy to deliver rigorous, actionable feedback that strengthens manuscripts.”— Dr. Guillermo Guerrero-Vacas

“Serving as a reviewer for Coatings was a valuable experience, contributing to the peer-review process while ensuring scientific quality, clarity, and relevance.”— Dr. Kürşat Gültekin

“Coatings is demanding yet rewarding. It must be fast but thorough. Great journal support makes it a pleasure, and I am learning a great deal about new research in my field.”— Dr. Marko Petrič

“Clear scope, efficient review process, and constructive feedback. Communication was timely, and the editorial team handled the manuscript professionally.”— Dr. Rashed Kaiser

“Reviewing for Coatings journal has deepened my academic perspective and allows me to engage deeply with innovative research. I appreciate the efficient editorial process and timely communication.”— Dr. Tomasz Trzepiecinski

September 2025

Name: Dr. Corina Birleanu Affiliation: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania	Name: Dr. Min Zhang Affiliation: Liaoning Normal University, China
Name: Dr. Cornelia Baera Affiliation: Universitatea Politehnica Timisoara, Romania	Name: Dr. Mohammad Hasnat Affiliation: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Name: Dr. Dao Nguyen Thuan Affiliation: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam	Name: Dr. Nicoleta Nedelcu Affiliation: Mount Royal University, Canada
Name: Dr. Eugene Kotomin Affiliation: University of Latvia, Latvia	Name: Dr. Samuel McMaster Affiliation: Anglia Ruskin University, UK
Name: Dr. Hongxuan Chen Affiliation: University of Colorado Boulder, USA	Name: Dr. Sinan Fidan Affiliation: Kocaeli University, Türkiye
Name: Dr. Jerzy Ratajski Affiliation: Koszalin University of Technology, Poland	Name: Dr. Vitaliy Pavlovich Kulevich Affiliation: Volgograd State Technical University, Russia
Name: Dr. Luis Filipe Almeida Bernardo Affiliation: University of Beira Interior, Portugal	Name: Dr. Worawat Wattanathana Affiliation: Kasetsart University, Thailand
Name: Dr. Michal Ryms Affiliation: Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland

See what our reviewers say about the review process of Coatings:

“The review process has been both insightful and inspiring, allowing me to stay connected with new ideas and contribute to advancing our discipline. I am deeply appreciative of the editorial team’s dedication and the opportunity to be part of this community.”—Dr. Cornelia Baera

“My review experience with Coatings has been rewarding, allowing me to engage with cutting-edge research while contributing to scientific rigor.”—Dr. Dao Nguyen Thuan

“The Coatings journal, and other journals from MDPI, offered me great resources and guidelines in my early reviewer experience. With those helpful information, my reviewing processes have been always smooth and straightforward.”—Dr. Hongxuan Chen

“It has been a pleasure to contribute to the peer-review process and to support the journal’s commitment to scientific quality.”—Dr. Luis Filipe Almeida Bernardo

“I was honored to serve as a reviewer, supporting the advancement of scientific research through thoughtful and constructive evaluations. Peer review is a crucial process that maintains the integrity, accuracy, and relevance of published work, and I take great responsibility in providing fair and detailed feedback. Each review not only assesses the quality of the research but also helps authors refine their ideas, improve clarity, and strengthen their arguments. From my experience, I have learned that effective reviewing requires a balance between critical analysis and encouragement, helping researchers at all stages to improve the impact of their work. I am motivated by the collaborative nature of the process, where reviewers, editors, and authors work together to maintain scientific standards and foster innovation. Participating as a reviewer enables me to stay current on the latest developments in my field, deepen my understanding, and contribute to shaping the direction of research. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of this global community of scientists dedicated to excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement in scholarly publishing.”—Dr. Nicoleta Nedelcu

“Peer review is an essential part of the publishing and knowledge dissemination process. Taking part in the process is essential for me to be aware of the newest advances in my field and others. It’s especially valuable to encourage open access to make science more accessible.”—Dr. Samuel McMaster

“Coatings’ review platform is objective, intuitive, and transparent; it informs editors and authors clearly and enables fast, efficient evaluations with consistently high scientific standards.”—Dr. Sinan Fidan

“Reviewing for Coatings has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to contribute to high-quality research and learn from leading work in the field.”—Dr. Worawat Wattanathana

August 2025

Name: Dr. Ahmad Mostafa Affiliation: Tafila Technical University, Jordan	Name: Dr. Kai-Yen Chin Affiliation: National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Name: Dr. Anna Koziróg Affiliation: Lodz University of Technology, Poland	Name: Dr. Leonardo Gutierrez Affiliation: Ghent University, Belgium
Name: Dr. Artūras Žalga Affiliation: Vilniaus Universitetas, Lithuania	Name: Dr. Lucien Reclaru Affiliation: Scientific Consultant Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Switzerland
Name: Dr. Benamara Majdi Affiliation: University of Minho, Portugal	Name: Dr. Masahiko Nishijima Affiliation: Osaka University, Japan
Name: Dr. Chih-Ming Lin Affiliation: National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan	Name: Dr. Rosen N. Todorov Affiliation: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
Name: Dr. Claudia Pelosi Affiliation: University of Tuscia, Italy	Name: Dr. Sergey Panin Affiliation: Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
Name: Dr. Gokhan Demircan Affiliation: Harran University, Turkey	Name: Dr. Sompit Wanwong Affiliation: King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Name: Dr. Guillermo Carbajal Franco Affiliation: Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico

See what our reviewers say about the review process of Coatings:

“My experience reviewing for Coatings (MDPI) was excellent; the system is modern and accessible, voucher incentives are valuable, and the published articles fit the journal’s scope”.—Dr. Ahmad Mostafa

“My experience as reviewer for the journal Coatings has been positive. It was very stimulating to revise valuable papers in a variety of topics concerning coatings. The Editorial Office and the Assistant Editors have been helpful during the process”.—Dr. Claudia Pelosi

“The review process and experience of the Coatings journal platform is straightforward and user friendly. This platform promotes transparency while maintaining confidentiality. The review criteria are clearly defined, and the editorial communication is timely and respectful. As a reviewer, I felt a valued contributor. This platform provides high-quality, ethical, and efficient scholarly evaluation”.—Dr. Leonardo Gutierrez

“Reviewing for the journal was an enriching experience, allowing me to contribute to advancing scientific quality and rigor. I appreciate the opportunity to support the journal through peer review and promote excellence in scientific publication”.—Dr. Lucien Reclaru

July 2025

Name: Dr. Abhijith Sukumaran Affiliation: Florida International University, USA	Name: Dr. Lechosław Tuz Affiliation: AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Abdullah Hasan Karabacak Affiliation: Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey	Name: Dr. Nay Win Khun Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Bruno Alderete Affiliation: Saarland University, Germany	Name: Dr. Nikolay Sirotkin Affiliation: Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
Name: Dr. Diego Ramón Lobato-Peralta Affiliation: CSIC - Instituto de Carboquimica (ICB), Spain	Name: Dr. Pranjyan Dash Affiliation: Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Name: Dr. Elena Popova Affiliation: University of Maryland, USA	Name: Dr. Pornsatit Sookchoo Affiliation: National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Name: Dr. Gianluca Tondi Affiliation: University of Padua, Italy	Name: Dr. Suchata Kirdponpattara Affiliation: King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
Name: Dr. Kirill Lozovoy Affiliation: National Research Tomsk State University, Russia	Name: Dr. Wojciech Fabianowski Affiliation: Military Institute of Chemistry and Radiometry, Poland
Name: Dr. Laura Falchi Affiliation: Universita Ca' Foscari Venezia, Italy

See what our reviewers say about the review process of Coatings:

“Reviewing for Coatings has been an inspiring process, allowing me to contribute to the advancement of high-quality research in materials science.”—Dr. Abdullah Hasan Karabacak

“The review experience was excellent. I appreciate the journal’s emphasis on accepting reviewers’ technical and scientific feedback to improve quality, along with efficient processing times.”—Dr. Abhijith Sukumaran

“I greatly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the high quality of the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewing has been a very rewarding experience for me, where I can contribute to the further development of the field, and I look forward to reviewing articles in the future.”—Dr. Bruno Alderete

“Part of the duty of a scientist is to evaluate how other research groups work. I believe that reviewing articles gives you i) on one hand, alternative, more functional, approaches and ii) on the other hand, the chance to offer the community the suggestions that made you the scientist you are today.”—Dr. Gianluca Tondi

“Reviewing for Coatings (MDPI) has been a rewarding way to engage with groundbreaking research in materials science. The editorial team's professionalism—clear guidelines, prompt communication, and respect for reviewers' time—makes the process seamless. I appreciate being included in the Materials 2025 Exceptional Reviewers List as practical recognition, but the true value lies in contributing to a journal that balances speed, rigor, and openness. It is fulfilling to focus on experimental soundness, novelty, and clarity and help authors strengthen their contributions while advancing materials innovation.”—Dr. Nay Win Khun

“Reviewing for Coatings was a great opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and constructively support the development of materials science.”—Dr. Nikolay Sirotkin

June 2025

Name: Dr. Andrea P. Reverberi Affiliation: University of Genova, Italy	Name: Dr. Konstantinos Gkyrtis Affiliation: Democritus University of Thrace (DUTh), Greece
Name: Dr. Anna Kowalewska Affiliation: Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland	Name: Dr. Marius Gabriel Petrescu Affiliation: Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania
Name: Dr. Farideh Davoodi Affiliation: Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy	Name: Dr. Mohsin Sattar Affiliation: Czech Technical University, Czech Republic
Name: Dr. Georgios Skordaris Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece	Name: Dr. Muayad Muayad Habashneh Affiliation: Széchenyi István University, Hungary
Name: Dr. Hai Li Affiliation: Nanjing Tech University, China	Name: Dr. Mustafa Bora Affiliation: Kocaeli University, Turkey
Name: Dr. Igor Karlovits Affiliation: National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana	Name: Dr. Rashid Dallaev Affiliation: Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic
Name: Dr. Karekin Esmerian Affiliation: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria	Name: Dr. Viktors Haritonovs Affiliation: Riga Technical University, Latvia
Name: Dr. Ke Zhang Affiliation: Anhui University of Technology, China

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Coatings:

“The reviewing process for Coatings is streamlined and easy to conduct through a well-defined interface and prompt communications. Seeing and learning about new developments through the review process also gives me the opportunity to expand my knowledge and be updated on the state of the art in this field.”– Dr. Igor Karlovits

“Serving as a reviewer for Coatings has been a rewarding and intellectually stimulating experience. Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to evaluate manuscripts covering a wide range of topics in surface science, thin films, protective layers, and related coating technologies. This role has not only allowed me to contribute to the advancement of the field but has also enriched my own understanding of emerging research trends and experimental methods.

Each review presented a unique challenge, requiring careful consideration of the methodology, data interpretation, and the novelty of the work. I strived to provide constructive, detailed, and balanced feedback that could help authors strengthen their manuscripts while maintaining fairness and objectivity. The editorial team at Coatings has been highly professional and supportive, ensuring smooth communication and clear timelines throughout the review process.”– Dr. Mohsin Sattar

“I value the opportunity to contribute to Coatings by ensuring the quality and impact of published research for the scientific community.”– Dr. Muayad Muayad Habashneh

“Contributing to the peer-review process has always been a rewarding experience for me, as it allows me to engage with cutting-edge research, provide constructive feedback, and help authors strengthen the scientific quality of their work. I greatly value the opportunity to collaborate with the editorial team, who maintain a high standard of academic rigor while ensuring an efficient and transparent review process. Peer review is an essential part of advancing science, and I am proud to contribute to the integrity and excellence of scholarly publishing through Coatings.”– Dr. Mustafa Bora

“Reviewing for Coatings has been a rewarding experience—rigorous, efficient, and inspiring in advancing high-quality research.”– Dr. Rashid Dallaev

January–May 2025

Name: Dr. Anna Khlyustova Affiliation: G. A. Krestov Institute of Solution Chemistry of RAS, Russia	Name: Dr. Abdelkader Aissat Affiliation: University of Ahmed Draia Adrar,  Algeria
Name: Dr. Ahmet Gural Affiliation: Gazi Üniversitesi, Turkey	Name: Dr. Alexander Aronin Affiliation: Institute of Solid State Physics, RAS, Russia
Name: Dr. Alexandre Zakharov Affiliation: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia	Name: Dr. Amir Safiey Affiliation: Auburn University Auburn, USA
Name: Dr. Andrei Chernil'nik Affiliation: Don State Technical University, Russia	Name: Dr. Andrzej Kulczycki Affiliation: Air Force Institute of Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Animesh Kumar Basak Affiliation: The University of Adelaide, Australia	Name: Dr. Anna Bazan Affiliation: Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Anna V. Gubarevich Affiliation: Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan	Name: Dr. Anżelina Marek Affiliation: Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Armin Rajabi Affiliation: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia	Name: Dr. Beom-Gon Cho Affiliation: Kumoh National Institute of Technology, South Korea
Name: Dr. Camelia Gabor Affiliation: Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania	Name: Dr. Christie Ying Kei Lung Affiliation: University of Hong Kong, China
Name: Dr. Corina J. Bîrleanu Affiliation: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania	Name: Dr. Daniele Almonti Affiliation: Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata”, Italy
Name: Dr. Dmitry Kultin Affiliation: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia	Name: Dr. Ehab AlShamaileh Affiliation: The University of Jordan, Jordan
Name: Dr. Ehsan Hosseini Affiliation: University of Ottawa, Canada	Name: Dr. Elsa M. Gonçalves Affiliation: Unidade de Tecnologia e Inovação (UTI), Portugal
Name: Dr. Enrique Casarejos Affiliation: University of Vigo, Spain	Name: Dr. Evgeniia Vikulova Affiliation: Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
Name: Dr. Florina Branzoi Affiliation: Institute of Physical Chemistry-Ilie Murgulescu, Romania	Name: Dr. Golap Kalita Affiliation: R&D laboratory, Nippon Denko Co. Ltd., Japan
Name: Dr. Grzegorz Kiesiewicz Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland	Name: Dr. Hassan Ghanem Affiliation: Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Name: Dr. Hazlihan Haris Affiliation: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Malaysia	Name: Dr. Héctor Herrera-Hernández Affiliation: Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Name: Dr. Hilda Esperanza Esparza-Ponce Affiliation: Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C., Mexico	Name: Dr. Ivana Panžić Affiliation: Institute Ruder Boskovicdisabled, Croatia
Name: Dr. Izabela Miturska Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, Poland	Name: Dr. Jibing Chen Affiliation: Wuhan Polytechnic University, China
Name: Dr. Karol Chilmon Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland	Name: Dr. Kledi Xhaxhiu Affiliation: University of Tirana, Albania
Name: Dr. Konrad Kwiatkowski Affiliation: West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin, Poland	Name: Dr. Luca Vattuone Affiliation: DIFI Università Degli Studi di Genova, Italy
Name: Dr. Luis Rodriguez De Marcos Affiliation: The Catholic University of America, USA	Name: Dr. Marco Zucca Affiliation: University of Cagliari, Italy
Name: Dr. Marek Dohojda Affiliation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences—SGGW, Poland	Name: Dr. Mariusz Dudek Affiliation: Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Name: Dr. Marta Paczkowska Affiliation: Poznan University of Technology, Poland	Name: Dr. Md Mahfuzur Rahman Affiliation: Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Name: Dr. Mehmet Gürsoy Affiliation: Konya Technical University, Turkey	Name: Dr. Meysam Heydari Gharahcheshmeh Affiliation: San Diego State University, USA
Name: Dr. Michał Pyzalski Affiliation: AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland	Name: Dr. Mihai Anastasescu Affiliation: Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Romanian Academy, Romania
Name: Dr. Nagendra S. Chauhan Affiliation: National Institute for Materials Science, Japan	Name: Dr. Nicoleta Simionescu Bogatu Affiliation: University of Galati, Romania
Name: Dr. Noé López-Perrusquia Affiliation: Universidad Politécnica del Valle de México, Mexico	Name: Dr. Oğuz Doğan Affiliation: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Turkey
Name: Dr. Onur Güler Affiliation: Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey	Name: Dr. Otto Todor-Boer Affiliation: National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Romania
Name: Dr. Pragathi Darapaneni Affiliation: Argonne National Laboratory, USA	Name: Dr. Ramsha Khan Affiliation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA
Name: Dr. Rashid Dallaev Affiliation: Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic	Name: Dr. Roberto Teghil Affiliation: Università degli Studi della Basilicata, Italy
Name: Dr. Rodolpho Vaz Affiliation: Universitat de Barcelona, Spain	Name: Dr. Sang-Hoon Kim Affiliation: Ajou University, South Korea
Name: Dr. Sara Havrlišan Affiliation: University of Slavonski Brod, Croatia	Name: Dr. Serdar Özkaya Affiliation: Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
Name: Dr. Seyed Borhan Mousavi Affiliation: Texas A&M University, USA	Name: Dr. Shota Higashino Affiliation: The University of British Columbia, Japan
Name: Dr. Silvia Vesco Affiliation: University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy	Name: Dr. Sotomi Ishihara Affiliation: National Institute of Technology, Toyama College, Japan
Name: Dr. Sunan Tiptipakorn Affiliation: Kasetsart University, Thailand	Name: Dr. Tri Ho Minh Le Affiliation: Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Viet Nam
Name: Dr. Vasile Simulescu Affiliation: West University Timisoara, Romania	Name: Dr. Victor Shapovalov Affiliation: Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI”, Russia
Name: Dr. Vivek Saraswat Affiliation: Intel Corporation, USA	Name: Dr. Volf Leshchynsky Affiliation: University of Windsor, Canada
Name: Dr. Vytenis Jankauskas Affiliation: Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania	Name: Dr. Wan Mastura Wan Ibrahim Affiliation: Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia
Name: Dr.Wojciech Żórawski Affiliation: Kielce University of Technology, Poland

See what our reviewers say about the review process of Coatings:
“I value the opportunity to contribute to science by reviewing manuscripts from around the world. My goal is constructive assessment, helping authors improve their work and enhance its scientific merit.”—Dr. Andrei Chernil'nik

“Serving as a reviewer for Coatings has been a valuable and rewarding experience. The review deadlines are often quite short, which has taught me to approach each manuscript with efficiency and focus. In my reviews, I pay particular attention not only to the scientific rigor and validity of the research, but also to the originality of the work and its compliance with ethical standards in scientific publishing. Throughout my time as a reviewer, I have consistently received prompt and helpful support from the Editorial Office, which has made the process smooth and professional. Their responsiveness and clear communication have greatly contributed to a positive reviewing experience. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of open science through peer review.”—Dr. Anna V. Gubarevich

“Peer reviewing is not only a responsibility but also an opportunity to contribute to the scientific dialogue and support the growth of knowledge.”—Dr. Daniele Almonti

“Serving as a reviewer with the journal of Coatings has been a fulfilling way to contribute to the scientific community and engage with innovative research in my field.”—Dr. Ehsan Hosseini

“I have reviewed a good number of interesting articles for the journal Coatings, and helped to publish good quality articles. The review experience for Coatings is quite good, with excellent support from the Editorial Office and a follow-up process for each reviewed article. In the future, I would also like to commit myself to reviewing articles for the journal Coatings and thereby contributing high-quality and standard publications for the progress of the journal.”—Dr. Golap Kalita

“The review enables me to learn about new techniques, processes, perspectives, and approaches from various researchers worldwide. I enjoy contributing to the improvement of my colleagues' manuscripts.”—Dr. Hilda Esperanza Esparza-Ponce

“Reviewing for Coatings has been a fulfilling experience that allows me to stay engaged with cutting-edge research and support authors through constructive feedback.”—Dr. Hassan Ghanem

“In my review work, I see myself and others as grain boundaries—each catching flaws others might miss, working together to stop errors and strengthen scientific research.”—Dr. Konrad Kwiatkowski

“Reviewing for Coatings was intellectually rewarding, the manuscripts were innovative, well-structured, and aligned with emerging trends in energy materials and environmental sustainability.”—Dr. Kledi Xhaxhiu

“I appreciate my interactions with Coatings as Reviewer and Section Editor very much. I reviewed research on thin various materials covering synthesis methods, structural and optical characterization, and applications in sensors, photovoltaics, nanoelectronics and much more.”—Dr. Mihai Anastasescu

“Reviewing for Coatings is an enriching experience that enables me to support scientific excellence and stay at the forefront of surface and materials engineering research.”—Dr. Onur Güler

“Reviewing manuscripts allows me to stay engaged with the latest developments in my field while supporting the scientific community. I find great satisfaction in reading and evaluating new research, and I am always eager to learn from innovative approaches and emerging topics. Peer review not only enhances my own scientific perspective but also strengthens the overall quality and rigor of published research.”—Dr. Otto Todor-Boer

“It’s rewarding to contribute to a journal that consistently promotes innovation and rigor in the coatings and materials science community.”—Dr. Pragathi Darapaneni

“Reviewing for Coatings has been a smooth and professional experience. The process is efficient, and communication is clear. I'm glad to contribute to the journal’s high standards.”—Dr. Rashid Dallaev

“Participating in peer review has deepened my understanding of current research trends and reinforced my commitment to scientific progress.”—Dr. Ramsha Khan

“For me, reviewing a scientific work is one of the best ways to collaborate for a better diffusion of scientific knowledge. It is much more than pointing out mistakes or requesting explanations. Reviewing is the strategy that I use to help other authors to make their work even better and more impactful for scholars. Every single review I carry out is full of hope that the authors could learn with me at the same time that I learnt from them by reading and analysing their research results. I am glad to help Coatings to improve its impact factor as well as motivate the authors to produce better works.”—Dr. Rodolpho Vaz

“The peer-review experience with Coatings has enabled me to stay up to date with the latest scientific developments, contribute to the quality of published work, and continuously enhance my professional expertise.“—Dr. Sara Havrlisan

“Reviewing for Coatings has been a rewarding experience that has allowed me to contribute to the advancement of high-quality research.”—Dr. Tri Ho Minh Le

“Constant peer-review activity is a way to stay on top of scientific news.”—Dr. Vytenis Jankauskas

You can read more testimonials at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/testimonials?type=all&journal_id=107&page_count=20.